Material Safety Data Sheet

D-(+)-Galactose Anhydrous

MSDS# 10265
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: D-(+)-Galactose Anhydrous
Catalog Numbers: BP656-500, G1-100
Synonyms: D-Galactopyranose
Fisher Scientific
Company Identification: One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in the US, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number US: 201-796-7100
CHEMTREC Phone Number, US: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS#: 59-23-4
Chemical Name: D-Galactose
%: ca. 100%
EINECS#: 200-416-4
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Hazard Symbols: None listed
Risk Phrases: None listed
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Caution! This is expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial handling. May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract
irritation. Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Chronic: No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If
Eyes:
irritation develops, get medical aid.
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get
Skin:
medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
Ingestion:
unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
Inhalation:
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to
Physician:
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved
or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with
General
air. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or
Information:
combustion. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or
confined areas.
Extinguishing Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or
Media: appropriate foam.
Autoignition
Not applicable.
Temperature:
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion
Not available
Limits: Lower:
Explosion
Not available
Limits: Upper:
NFPA Rating: health: 1; flammability: 0; instability: 0;
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Information:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately,
Spills/Leaks: observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide
ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate
Handling: ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation.
Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated
Storage:
area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
+-------------------- +------------------- +------------------- +----------------- +
| Chemical Name | ACGIH | NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
|-------------------- |------------------- |------------------- |----------------- |
| D-Galactose |none listed |none listed |none listed |
+-------------------- +------------------- +------------------- +----------------- +

OSHA Vacated PELs: D-Galactose: None listed

Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Personal Protective Equipment
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
Eyes:
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
Respirators: NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid
Color: white
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: 6.2
Evaporation Rate: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available
 Boiling Point: Not available
Freezing/Melting Point: 167 deg C ( 332.60F)
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Solubility in water: 680 g/l (25 C) in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
Molecular Weight: 180.0804
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Not available
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#: CAS# 59-23-4: LW5490000
LD50/LC50: RTECS: Not available.
Carcinogenicity: D-Galactose - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Not available
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT
Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Canada TDG
Shipping Name: Not available
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:Not available
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 59-23-4: 0
Canada
CAS# 59-23-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List
 Canadian WHMIS Classifications: D2A
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
CAS# 59-23-4 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US Federal
TSCA Reviewed
CAS# 59-23-4 is listed on the TSCA 2012.08.30
Inventory. 15:54:09 -04'00'
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: 7/14/1999
Revision #6 Date 7/20/2009

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available
to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantibility or any other warranty, express or implied,
with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make
their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no
event shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits
or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages howsoever arising, even if the
company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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